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Created on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 / Vision
Tags: Dan Reiland, communication, vision, Dan Cathy, Chik-fil-A, Christian leaders, Pastor's Coach, conviction, clear
... casting. For example, if your church has 200 people and you say to your congregation that you believe God will grow your church to 2,000 people in one year, you might be pushing faith beyond prudence—or ... [ +++ ]
... casting. For example, if your church has 200 people and you say to your congregation that you believe God will grow your church to 2,000 people in one year, you might be pushing faith beyond prudence—or ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 13 May 2013 / Adversity
Tags: Leadership, Adversity, Lessons, Hollywood, talent agent, pastor, difficult times, Kim Dorr-Tilley, desires, casting director, vocational plans, glory, harvest, humility, authenticity
I’ve been in the business of buying and selling talent (a nice way of saying “actors”) for about 30 years now. When I came to Hollywood in 1984, I was blissfully ignorant of the structures of power and ... [ +++ ]
I’ve been in the business of buying and selling talent (a nice way of saying “actors”) for about 30 years now. When I came to Hollywood in 1984, I was blissfully ignorant of the structures of power and ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 13 May 2013 / Personal Character
Tags: Ron Edmondson, leadership, organizational, team, control, business, church, DNA, delegation, creativity, characteristics, personal growth, independent thought, followers
In my years leading in business and churches, I have known many people who claim to be leaders, but they are actually nothing more than controllers of people. There is a huge difference in leading and ... [ +++ ]
In my years leading in business and churches, I have known many people who claim to be leaders, but they are actually nothing more than controllers of people. There is a huge difference in leading and ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 13 May 2013 / Counseling
Tags: Hal Seed, difference, mentor, Dallas Willard, practice, personal time, leadership, wisdom, Jesus, hero, coach
... we learned at the conference. Between registration, transportation, food and lodging, we spend about $1,000 per conference. Nowadays, instead of attending conferences, I spend less than $200 to get the ... [ +++ ]
... we learned at the conference. Between registration, transportation, food and lodging, we spend about $1,000 per conference. Nowadays, instead of attending conferences, I spend less than $200 to get the ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 10 May 2013 / Ethics
Tags: David Vigil, Heal Your Servant, Ted Haggard, pastors, sexual indiscretions, sin, grace, lust, body of Christ, riches, expense, forgiveness, advocacy, redeem
Recently, I received a call into my Heal Your Servant conference call line. On the other end of the phone, there was the voice of a broken and frightened man. He was sobbing uncontrollably—so much so that ... [ +++ ]
Recently, I received a call into my Heal Your Servant conference call line. On the other end of the phone, there was the voice of a broken and frightened man. He was sobbing uncontrollably—so much so that ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 09 May 2013 / Ethics
Tags: adultery, epidemic, J. Lee Grady, Orlando, Florida, pulpit, pastors, congregations, hostile public, Christians, hypocrites, moral failure, fire drills, isolation
It happened again. For the third time in six months, the pastor of a large church in my hometown of Orlando, Fla., has resigned from his pulpit because of adultery. I’m sad. I’m sick. I’m sorry for the ... [ +++ ]
It happened again. For the third time in six months, the pastor of a large church in my hometown of Orlando, Fla., has resigned from his pulpit because of adultery. I’m sad. I’m sick. I’m sorry for the ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 09 May 2013 / Ethics
Tags: David Loveless, Discovery Church, adultery, resign, Orlando, Isaac Hunter, Sam Hinn, sexual immorality, idolatry, Jezel spirit, trend, Catholic Church, Jack Schaap
Another megachurch pastor has stepped down after admitting to a long-term affair with a woman who’s not his wife. David Loveless, former lead pastor of Discovery Church in Orlando, Fla., is the third in ... [ +++ ]
Another megachurch pastor has stepped down after admitting to a long-term affair with a woman who’s not his wife. David Loveless, former lead pastor of Discovery Church in Orlando, Fla., is the third in ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 / Personal Character
Tags: Kim Martinez, The Voice, communicators, memory devices, alliteration, acronym, cadence, storytelling, analogies, authenticity
Do you remember going to chapel in Bible college? Every once in a while, one of “the greats” would show up. You knew you were listening to one of the great communicators when you heard two things: 1. "The ... [ +++ ]
Do you remember going to chapel in Bible college? Every once in a while, one of “the greats” would show up. You knew you were listening to one of the great communicators when you heard two things: 1. "The ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 06 May 2013 / Vision
Tags: Dan Reiland, church, health, questions, progress, spiritual maturity, leaders, volunteers
Every year I get a complete physical from my doctor. It’s a thorough check-up from head to toe. I usually have the same initial thoughts about this invasive, needle-sticking, blood-sucking, finger-poking ... [ +++ ]
Every year I get a complete physical from my doctor. It’s a thorough check-up from head to toe. I usually have the same initial thoughts about this invasive, needle-sticking, blood-sucking, finger-poking ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 03 May 2013 / Adversity
Tags: George Wood, adversity, eliminate, Ecclesiastes, churches, old-timers
Every ministry, every organization, has something that’s not working. Do you have the courage to deal with it? Ecclesiastes 3:6 says there is “a time to throw away.” You don’t hear that preached very much. ... [ +++ ]
Every ministry, every organization, has something that’s not working. Do you have the courage to deal with it? Ecclesiastes 3:6 says there is “a time to throw away.” You don’t hear that preached very much. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 / Pastoral Care
Tags: Ron Edmondson, leadership, tips, battles, fight, duplicate, emulate, downtime, marathon, sprint, control, authentic
I have a heart for leaders. Especially church leaders. I’d love to help others learn from my mistakes. In fact, that’s a huge motivation for this article. With that in mind, here are seven simple leadership ... [ +++ ]
I have a heart for leaders. Especially church leaders. I’d love to help others learn from my mistakes. In fact, that’s a huge motivation for this article. With that in mind, here are seven simple leadership ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 / Adversity
Tags: Confrontation, Gina McClain, lead, collaboration, conflict, purple elephants, obvious, objective
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to lead a breakout session at Lifeway’s Kids Ministry Conference 2012 titled, The Non-Confrontationalist’s Guide to Confrontation. Last week, we posted ... [ +++ ]
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to lead a breakout session at Lifeway’s Kids Ministry Conference 2012 titled, The Non-Confrontationalist’s Guide to Confrontation. Last week, we posted ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 / Vision
Tags: Brad Lomenick, make it happen, team, culture, goals, leaders, responsibility, promptness, meetings, solve problems
All of us want to be part of a team that is successful, accomplishes goals and gets things done. But a “make it happen” team culture is only possible if we, as individuals and leaders, are truly committed ... [ +++ ]
All of us want to be part of a team that is successful, accomplishes goals and gets things done. But a “make it happen” team culture is only possible if we, as individuals and leaders, are truly committed ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 26 April 2013 / Preaching
Tags: George Wood, Assemblies of God, Congregation, Preaching, leadership, model
Growing up in Assemblies of God churches, I often heard preaching in an imperative—even imperial—mode. Pastors operated with a command-and-control model of leadership that carried over into the pulpit. ... [ +++ ]
Growing up in Assemblies of God churches, I often heard preaching in an imperative—even imperial—mode. Pastors operated with a command-and-control model of leadership that carried over into the pulpit. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 25 April 2013 / Counseling
Tags: Pray, church, growing, struggling, leadership, Holy Spirit
Your church isn’t growing, and you can’t figure out why. That’s always a tough place to lead and live. You aren’t alone. In fact, you may be among the majority of churches in the U.S. that are struggling ... [ +++ ]
Your church isn’t growing, and you can’t figure out why. That’s always a tough place to lead and live. You aren’t alone. In fact, you may be among the majority of churches in the U.S. that are struggling ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 25 April 2013 / Administration
Tags: Rick Warren, untapped, gold mines, church, sleeping giant, lay people, financial support, evangelicals, Saddleback
Pastor, you’ve got a sleeping giant in your church. If you awake that sleeping giant, it’ll change your church, your community and the world. This sleeping giant in your church is your unengaged lay people. ... [ +++ ]
Pastor, you’ve got a sleeping giant in your church. If you awake that sleeping giant, it’ll change your church, your community and the world. This sleeping giant in your church is your unengaged lay people. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 25 April 2013 / Counseling
Tags: Kim Martinez, compassion, overload, stress, plan, time, away, health, teen
In the last week alone, 57 people have died in four violent events as reported by major news outlets. Every week, people in your church lose a job or a loved one or have a health incident. Every month, ... [ +++ ]
In the last week alone, 57 people have died in four violent events as reported by major news outlets. Every week, people in your church lose a job or a loved one or have a health incident. Every month, ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 / Preaching
Tags: Ron Phillips, rebuke, spirit, fear, sad, angry, injured, Patriot's Day, Boston, terror, vicious cycle
After following the news in the wake of last week’s terror attack at the Boston Marathon, it is obvious and understandable that emotions in our nation run the gamut. We are saddened by the physical and ... [ +++ ]
After following the news in the wake of last week’s terror attack at the Boston Marathon, it is obvious and understandable that emotions in our nation run the gamut. We are saddened by the physical and ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 / Relationships
Tags: Tony Morgan, magic, question, think, conversations, leaders, silence, contributions
Yes, someone needs to eventually make a decision. But if you want to fully engage the people on your team, you have to routinely ask the magic question: “What do you think?” People want to contribute to ... [ +++ ]
Yes, someone needs to eventually make a decision. But if you want to fully engage the people on your team, you have to routinely ask the magic question: “What do you think?” People want to contribute to ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 / Vision
Tags: Ron Edmondson, positive, paradigm, church, pastor, Jesus, faith, change, money
I recently posted 10 dangerous paradigms in the church. Obviously, there are positive mind-sets in the church also. I've decided to share some from the perception of a pastor. Here are 10 positive paradigms ... [ +++ ]
I recently posted 10 dangerous paradigms in the church. Obviously, there are positive mind-sets in the church also. I've decided to share some from the perception of a pastor. Here are 10 positive paradigms ... [ +++ ]
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